Free cancellation
Half day (6 hours)
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🇬🇧 London
London Eye Skip-the-Line Tickets
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Skip the often lengthy queues and board the London Eye, the iconic observation wheel on the South Bank of the Thames. As your glass capsule slowly rotates to 135 metres, enjoy 360-degree views of London's most famous landmarks including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, St Paul's Cathedral, and the Shard. The full rotation takes approximately 30 minutes, giving you plenty of time to spot landmarks and take photos. On clear days, you can see as far as Windsor Castle, 40 kilometres away.
What makes this tour
Skip-the-line priority boarding
360-degree views from 135 metres
See Big Ben, Parliament, and Buckingham Palace
30-minute rotation in a glass capsule
Interactive tablets identify landmarks
Beautiful at sunset and after dark
What's included
- Skip-the-line entry
- One full rotation (approximately 30 minutes)
- Interactive experience guide
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